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3110-01/3680-01/3722-01/3722-06
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
▶ Automatic transaxle (M11)
Inhibitor switch
The Model 11 six speed automatic transaxle is
available in two variants: four wheel drive and
two wheel drive.
- Six forward speeds
- One reverse gear
- A toruqe converter with an integral converter
lock-up clutch with slip control capabilities
Oil pan Electronic shift and pressure controls
Torque converter
- A single planetary gear-set
- A double planetary gear-set
- One hydraulically controlled brake bands
- Three multi-plate clutches
- One multi plate brake
- All hydraulic functions are directed by
- electronic solenoids to control:
1) Engagement feel
2) Shift feel
3) Shift scheduling
4) Modulated torque converter clutch
applications
TCU
2. SPECIFICATIONS
1) Specifications
Descriptions Specification
Gear ratio 1st gear 4.156
2nd gear 2.375
3rd gear 1.522
4th gear 1.144
5th gear 0.859
6th gear 0.676
Reverse gear 3.178
Oil Type Fuchs TITAN ATF 3292
Capacity approx. 7.5 L
Change interval EU : Change every 20000 km or 12 months
(But, shorten the service interval under
severe condition)
General : Change every 15000 km or 12
months (But, shorten the service interval
under severe condition)
Resistance of oil -20 430.7 to 533.9 kΩ
temperature sensor
0 146.8 to 175.7 kΩ
20 56.74 to 65.86 kΩ
100 3.201 to 3.399 kΩ
2) Sectional Diagram
Torque converter
Input shaft
Intermediate shaft
Differential assembly
3. TIGHTENING TORQUE
Size x Tightening
Descriptions
Numbers torque (Nm)
Engine side mounting bolt 17 mm X 4 85.0 to 100
Oil pan and engine side
Automatic transaxle 14 mm X 4 56.0 to 62.0
mounting bolt
Engine power reaches the transaxle via a torque converter with integral converter lock-up
clutch. The six forward gears and one reverse gear are obtained from a single planetary set,
followed by a double planetary set. This type of gear-set arrangement is commonly known as
Lepelletier type gear-set.
The Model M11 6 speed automatic transaxle is electronically controlled. The control system is
comprised of the following components:
- External transaxle control unit (TCU)
- Internal embedded memory module (EMM)
- Input and output speed sensors
- Valve body unit comprised of four ON/OFF solenoid valves and six variable bleed solenoids
(VBS)
- Torque converter
2. FEATURES
1) Advantages
▶ Early Downshift with Hard Braking and Skip Shifts
When heavy braking is detected, the transaxle downshifts early and skips gears to provide
increased engine braking to provide gear selection for tip-in.
▶ Gear Hold going Uphill/Downhill
If the accelerator pedal is released when traveling uphill, upshifts are prevented to reduce
busyness on grades. If the accelerator pedal is released when traveling downhill, upshifts are
prevented to enhance engine braking.
2) Transaxle Cooling
The transaxle cooling system ensures rapid warm-up and constant operating temperature
resulting in reduced fuel consumption and refined shift quality.
It also includes a cooler by-pass within the hydraulic system to allow sufficient lubrication to the
transaxle drivetrain in the event of a blockage in the transaxle cooler.
3) Shift Strategy
▶ Gear Change
Transaxle gear change is controlled by the
TCU. The TCU receives inputs from various
engine and vehicle sensors to select shift
schedules and to control the shift feel and
torque converter clutch (TCC) operation at
each gear change.
▶ Coast down
Coast down down shifts occur at 0% pedal
when the vehicle is coasting down to a stop.
▶ Torque Demand
Torque demand down shifts occur
(automatically) when the driver demand for
torque is greater than the engine can
provide at that gear ratio. If applied, the
transaxle will disengage the TCC to provide
added acceleration.
4. Lever positions
P : Park
R : reverse
N : Neutral
D : Drive
- Flat-bed equipment is the best method of moving a disabled vehicle to avoid any damages.
- For AWD vehicle: The vehicle must be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment with all the wheels off the ground.
For 2WD vehicles: It is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground
without dollies and the front wheels off the ground. When being towed by a commercial
towtruck and wheel dollies are not available, the front of the vehicle should be lifted, not the
rear.
also uses these signals when determining transaxle operating strategy. Using all of these input
signals, the TCU can determine when the time and conditions are right for a shift, or when to
apply or release the torque converter clutch. It will also determine the pressure needed to
optimise shift feel. To accomplish this, the TCU operates six variable bleed control solenoids
and four on/off solenoids to control transaxle operation.
This information is used by the TCU to decide which shift pattern to select and for shift energy
management. Electro-hydraulic solenoid valves and variable bleed solenoids control the
transaxle gear changes.
Six variable bleed solenoids and four on/off solenoids are used to direct transaxle fluid flow to
control the fluid pressure within the three clutches and two bands. Separate pressure regulators
are used exclusively for torque converter clutch control and main transaxle line pressure.
The TCU monitors all TCU inputs and outputs to confirm correct system operation. If a fault
occurs the TCU is able to perform default action and inform the driver of the problem through
the instrument cluster warning lights. Detailed information is available via trouble codes which
can be read with the service tool.
▶ Altitude Mode
Shift points are automatically adjusted at higher altitudes to compensate for changes in engine
torque where the torque produced by the engine is greatly reduced by the effects of reduced
barometric pressure and temperature.
▶ Warm up Schedule
Used typically when transaxle fluid temperature is below 20°C.
The torque converter will not lock-up below 20°C to assist in transaxle warm-up.
▶ Hot Mode
The hot mode is progressively applied between temperatures of 110° ~ 200°C. The torque
converter lock-up is increased to prevent heat generation by the torque converter.
Above 110℃ the electrical radiator fans are switch ON
Above 130℃ the engine torque will be reduced and the W light on the instrument cluster will
flash
Above 200℃ the transaxle will neutralise until the fluid temperature falls below 200°C as
a final protection.
Activation of the hot mode inhibits other transmission performance features including uphill and
downhill compensation and altitude compensation. Some degradation in shift feel may be
experienced as the torque converter is not unlocked during shifting.
6. CAN NETWORK
▶ Schematic Diagram of Network Communication
The TCU sends signals to be used by other vehicle systems via the CAN bus, such as:
- Selector lever position
- Selected gear state
- Manual mode activation
- Output torque
- Transaxle fluid temperature
- Engine torque reduction requests
7. POWER TRANSFER
Power transfer modes are as follow:
- Manual: 1st gear (position M)
- Drive: 1st gear
- Drive: 2nd gear
- Drive: 3rd gear
- Drive: 4th gear - limp home mode
- Drive: 5th gear
- Drive: 6th gear
2) Power Flow
Locations
Tip switch
▶ Park
The engine can be started. The parking pole stops the driving wheels from
rolling.
To move the lever from "P" to another position, the brake pedal must be
depressed (Parking Lock System).
▶ Reverse
It is possible to start the engine. This position is also for a brief stop or
towing the vehicle. When towing the vehicle, the towing speed should be 50
km/h or less and the towing distance should not exceed 50 kilometers. It is
recommended to load this vehicle on a flat-bed towing vehicle.
▶ 1 to 6 Gears
This position is for normal driving on paved roads or high speed driving. The
gear ratio of the 6th gear is 0.676:1.
Tip switch
Driving gear can be adjusted by operating the tip switch after moving the gear selector lever
from “D” to “M” position. If the gear selector level is moved to “M” position while driving,
the gear is shifted down to the next lower gear. To prevent shift shock and to protect the
system, in some cases, the current gear may not be shifted to the lower gear even if the gear
selector lever is moved to “M” position.
Use on a rugged road, mountain path and steep hill. Engine braking effect
on steep hill is available.
Use only 1st gear.
4) Shift Mode
(1) Manual (M) mode
To prevent any wrong shifting down or up in the "D" position, the manual mode can be activated
only in the "M" position. When both tip switches on the steering wheel and the knob send out
shifting up or down signals in the M mode to the controller of the selector lever, the controller
only accepts the first signal and ignores the second signal.
When the driver briefly touches or continuously pushes one of the up or down shifting tip switch
in the M mode, the signal is sent to the TCU. When the driver pushes and holds the switch, the
TCU shifts down one or two gears without any jerking. If the driver briefly touches the switch
once, the TCU shifts up or down gears one by one.
5) Mode Switch
The mode switch is installed next to the gear selector lever as shown in the figure. It has the
Standard (S) and Winter (W) modes.
- The S mode is for driving under normal conditions and uses the 1st gear to start off. It also
ensures more enjoyable driving by analyzing the driver's driving habits and changing shifting
patterns according to the habits. (Degree holding on a hilly road: approximately 11 to 13.5%
or less)
- When the W mode is selected, the Winter lamp comes on the instrument panel. The mode
uses the 2nd gear for the vehicle's smooth driving off.
The TGS unit sends the signal related to the mode switch to TCU through hard wire.
▶ Shift lock
1. Gear selector lever
2. Shift pattern display Unless the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
3. Parking lock release flap and the brake pedal is pressed, the TGS
4. TGS control unit (Integrated) control unit does not activate the P Locking
5. Mode switch solenoid and the TGS lever stays locked. In
this situation, the lock lever is engaged to the
P lock position and the locking lever tap holds
the lock lever. Therefore, the TGS lever
cannot be shifted to other positions.
Input
Lever Speed Lock Solenoid Remarks
Ignition Brake
position (km/h) position
X OFF X X 1 OFF
P ON OFF X 1 OFF P LOCK
P ON ON X 2 ON
P.R ON X X Use the last available
gear position
R ON X X 2 OFF
R.N ON X X Use the last available
gear position
N ON X X 2 OFF
N.D ON X X
D ON X X 2 OFF Use the last available
gear position
Lock position P
1 LOCK
2 UNLOCK
a. Informs the TCU of the Selector Lever's position between the D and M modes though hard
wires
b. Turns on the Selector Lever Illumination
c. Activates the Parking Lock system
▶ Connector
Hub-clutch2 Hub-clutch2/clutch3
Support ass'y-
center rear Hub-brake Input shaft Torque converter
ANNULUS band1/clutch3
Oil pump
Overdrive shaft
assembly
Rear carrier
assembly-brake
band2/clutch1
Drive gear
Intermediate
shaft
Differential gear
Differential axle
assembly
Torque converter
▶ Front view
▶ Rear view
▶ Operation
- The impeller, which is driven by the engine, imparts a circular flow to the transaxle fluid in the
converter.
- This transaxle fluid strikes the turbine wheel, which causes the flow to change its direction.
- The transaxle fluid flows out of the turbine wheel close to the hub and strikes the stator where
its direction is changed again to a direction suitable for re-entering the impeller.
- The change in direction at the stator generates a torque reaction which increases the torque
reaching the turbine.
- The ratio between turbine and impeller torque is referred to as torque multiplication or
conversion.
- The greater the difference in speed or rotation at the impeller and turbine, the greater the
increase in torque. The maximum increase is obtained when the turbine wheel is stationary.
As turbine wheel speed increases, the amount of torque multiplication gradually drops.
- When the turbine wheel is rotating at about 85% of the impeller speed, torque conversion
reverts to one, that is to say torque at the turbine wheel is no higher than the torque at the
impeller.
- The stator, which is prevented from rotating backwards by a one-way clutch and the shaft in
the transaxle housing, runs freely in the transaxle fluid flow and overruns on the one-way
clutch. From this point on, the converter acts only as a fluid coupling. During the torque
conversion process, the stator ceases to rotate and bears against the housing by the one-way
clutch.
Fluid pump
Driving gear
Driven gear
C3 cylinder C2 cylinder
Ring gear
Sun gear
Input shaft
Pinion gear
Ring gear
Center support
Forward sun
gear
Long pinion
gear
▶ Components
C1 assembly
C1 cylinder assembly
Piston
Spring
assembly Dam
assembly
Retainer ring
Retainer ring
C1 clutch plate
assembly
C2 and C3 assembly
C3 cylinder assembly
C3 clutch pack
C3 retainer ring
Thrust bearing
C3 retainer plate
C2 clutch assembly
Front
Speed sensor connector
Detent spring
EMM
ON/OFF solenoid (S1 to S4)
Rear
Wiring plate Variable bleed solenoid (S5 to S10)
VBS - Normally High
(S5, S6, S9)
▶ Locations of solenoids